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Traditionally, construction workers wear hard hats, a symbol of safety. As one of the oldest and most widely used pieces of personal protective equipment on the job, the traditional hard hat is the first line of defense when preventing...

Fire extinguishers are a first aid tool that should be kept within businesses for small first-response situations. Before purchasing an extinguisher, make sure you have a proper smoke alarm system set up and an evacuation plan in place; then you are ready to start looking....

Smartphones and tablets are a part of everyday life - both personal and work-related. Safety-focused mobile apps can enhance employee protection by providing instant access to information that could reduce or eliminate a number of hazards we face on the jobsite. Below are a few worth...

As we all continue to adjust to these changed times an aspect that remains constant is the need for effective communication. Our field employees have worked hard over the last several months to follow all recommended CDC and state guidelines related to COVID-19. We are very grateful...

Kids are extremely vulnerable when it comes to fire. Their inquisitive nature puts them at risk of starting a fire and, depending on age, kids may struggle to get out of a property safely should a fire occur. The problem is that no matter how extensively we teach kids to respect fire...

OSHA has issued a new rule to improve safety for construction workers in confined spaces. The rule is similar to the existing general industry standard; however it has some differences tailored to the construction industry, including requirements for a ‘more coordinated’ approach...

The smartphone and mobile app markets continue to provide users with more resources to keep Ahern's workforce informed while working on job sites. Here is are six of the "must-have" apps that Ahern's Safety Department recommends:

It’s that time of year again when we begin transitioning from a wet spring to a humid summer. These conditions provide the perfect breeding ground for two small but dangerous organisms – ticks and mosquitoes. If you are working outside near wooded or tall grass areas, or near standing...

According to the National Safety council, “In 2011, there were an estimated 86,100 home and community-related unintentional injury deaths, accounting for 70 percent of all unintentional injury deaths that year.” This is far more fatalities than what’s occurring in our workplaces today...

While Ahern maintains an impressive safety record (2.4 times better than the industry average for the last 10 years), this is an area that can always be improved.